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Taxi rip-offs Lisbon
9 Reviews I'm ashamed to say that in my own city, in the place where I've been in countless times (airport), and in the service I've used many times in the past, I or rather, we (as I was with my husband when...
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Street crime Lisbon
12 Reviews It's true Lisbon can be dangerous at night (especially certain areas) mainly the downtown, but a lot of it is exagerated. I've been to Rossio many times at night (not alone obviously) and have never...
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Restaurant rip-offs Lisbon
11 Reviews This is the worst eating experience I ever had. The vegetarian dish tasted like nothing, after complaining, the waiter showed us the desserts card. Thinking it would be free, we ordered a pudding, but...
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Fado clubs Lisbon
9 Reviews Fado is definately an aquired taste as far as musical style, but its hard to find a house where true Fado exists. We had companions who went to an outing and liked it, but said the food was horrible...
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Elevadores Lisbon
5 Reviews The Santa Justa Elevator starts from Rua de Santa Justa and finishes 45 metres up, skywards. Much as i found its "architecture" interesting, I felt no interest in taking that lift. Officially, on top...
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The small private motorboats which tout for business travelling between Tavira and the Ilha de Tavira are overpriced. It is much better to get familiar with the timetable for the larger ferry which makes the same journey.
Coming from Canada, North America, I do not want to see a McDonald's, Subway or Pizza Hut when in a European country. I know they feel the same way when they visit us in Canada! But I must admit that their McChickens taste a lot better! Even their chips (fries) have a coating that is different than those of McDo's here. Typical tourist traps, are mostly in the Algarve and in Lisboa. Other smaller towns have not yet been invaded by too many tourists to start the traps springing up.
In places like Albufeira and Villamoura, you will find time-share touts. They will give you a card and ask you to scratch it, and express great delight when they find you have won a free holiday or some such. They'll beg you to listen to a presentation for just 'half-an-hour or so' because if you will be so kind as to do so, they will get paid by their employer . Listen to their spiel by all means, and if you feel so inclined, go to a presentation, but remember the word 'NO' because their sales pitch is hard to resist. The number of time-shares for sale in newspapers at a fraction of their cost should be sufficient warning!
If you expect to bronze your skin on the beaches of Algarve (south cost) in October you may be disappointed. I was there at the beginning of October - it was warm and sunny but the sun most of the day was behind white, delicate fog. The summer season really ends here on 30th of September. In October you better go Eastern Mediterranean region if you want come back home with brown skin.
The Algarve is located in the south of Portugal and it truly is wonderful. Its great beaches and nightlife attract thousands of tourists all year. It makes you feel like just staying there for the entire vacation. For this reason alone, I am calling it a 'tourist trap.' Not because it is over rated or a waste of time (it certainly is worth a visit), but because I must tell you that you should visit it only after you've visited the rest of Portugal. It is a great place to rest after you've toured the country!
All larger cities have souvenir shops. When visiting these shops, it is very rude to leave without buying anything. However, don't let the shopkeeper talk you into buying anything you don't want. If your budget is small, buy post-cards or pictures. For larger budgets, only buy that which you are certain you want, for many shops will not let you return things.
I personally was not involved, but refuse to go on any organized trip to hear fado (Lisbon' s traditional music). This will cost you a lot of money, while the few real fado bars remaining are elsewhere!
The Casino thing can suck you in! It started to suck me in. Never did it again!
LAGOS belongs to the coast of ALGARVE , it is a beautiful small city .
To see unique churches, you must pay a fee.No discount for kids.
Lapa Palace Lisbon
4 Reviews and 206 Opinions Great weekend. Best hotel in Lisbon for gardens and outside pool 5* and so not cheap. Excellent...
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa Porto
2 Reviews and 303 Opinions I have no words to explain how much I liked the place. I paid 50 euros for a double room and What a...
Hotel Calheta Beach Madeira Island
1 Review and 219 Opinions Calheta has a marvelous marina and have the only beach of yellow sand. It´s situated in the West...
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Q: hi guys, was jus postin this for sum help n sum advice, wats the night life like in albefuria in april time, im on about goin on ...
A: You meant Albufeira; isn't it?
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